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    Who will control the house? The final races to watch as the battle continues

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    WASHINGTON — As the dust begins to settle after Election Day, the battle for control of a key branch of the U.S. government continues.

    The GOP will control the White House and Senate following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. However, control of the House remains uncertain with several races too close to decide. As of Thursday afternoon, Republicans were in the lead and were just a few victories away from the majority.

    All 435 seats in the House of Representatives were up for election this year. Here’s a look at some of the races we’re still following:

    Arizona: The longtime congressman faces a contentious re-election campaign

    Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, is in the midst of an election that many are calling the most contentious of his 13-year career.

    As of 1 p.m. EST on Thursday, the Arizona representative had a 2.8 percentage point lead over his Democratic opponent Amish Shah, with less than 70% of votes counted so far.

    Arizona (again): First-time Republican has a head-to-head rematch

    In Arizona, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., is currently half a point ahead of Democrat Kirsten Engel.

    Their race, which marks the second time Ciscomani and Engel have faced off, remains too close to decide. Ciscomani is seeking a second term and a win for him would give a boost to Republicans who want to stay in the House.

    California: Republican veteran in Southern California rematch

    Republican Representative Ken Calvert from California will face Democrat Will Rollins in the second duel.

    Calvert is the longest-serving member of the state House of Representatives, having served since 1992. He wants to keep his seat representing California’s 41 representativesst Congressional district, southeast of Los Angeles.

    Colorado: The moderate Democrat faces a difficult re-election race

    Freshman Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., is seeking a second term against Republican Gabe Evans.

    Representing a divided electorate in an area north of Denver, Yadira is seen as a moderate willing to break away from her party, even as she was one of six House Democrats who voted to criticize the Biden administration over its handling of the southern border.

    Maine: Democratic incumbent competes in Trump district

    Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, is fighting to keep his seat in a district that covers most of Maine north of Portland. He faces Republican challenger Austin Theriault, a state representative and former NASCAR driver.

    Golden represented Maines 2ndnd Congressional district since 2018. Voters in the predominantly rural region have stuck with moderate Democrats, going for Trump in 2020 and supporting him again in 2024.

    Maryland: Republicans try to flip blue, incumbent-free district

    With most precincts reporting, a narrow margin remained Thursday between Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott in the race to represent Maryland’s westernmost congressional district.

    McClain Delaney, an attorney whose husband previously represented the District, worked at the Commerce Department during the Biden administration. Parrott was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for more than a decade. Both ran campaigns promising to govern with “common sense” and portraying their opponents as aloof or extreme.

    Ohio: The longest-serving woman in Congress could score a victory

    Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio has been in Congress for 41 years. As the longest-serving woman in the House, the 78-year-old Democrat is aiming to win another term by defeating her Republican opponent, Derek Merrin.

    This is one of the closest encounters yet to be played. On Thursday, Kaptur was ahead by 0.3 percentage points with 99% of votes cast.

    Oregon: Democrat tries to unseat Republican freshman

    Democrat Janelle Bynum’s challenge against first-time Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Trump-backed Republican, resulted in a tight race that continued into Thursday.

    Bynum, a state representative, is trying to flip the seat for suburbs and areas south of Portland. Both candidates are small business owners who have promised to represent common interests and work across party lines. The pair previously ran twice in close races for a state legislature seat in 2016 and 2018, which Bynum ultimately won.

    Reach Rachel Barber at [email protected] and follow her on X @rachelbarber_. Reach Savannah Kuchar at [email protected] and follow her on X @savannahkuchar.

    (This story has been updated with more information.)

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